If I could label myself as something in the world of makeup and beauty products.. I'd probably be a self-proclaimed skincare junkie. I have a huge arsenal of products, and continue to buy and hoard despite probably having a supply of products that will probably last me for the next five years. It's a disease, I tell you.

Caudalie is one of those big brands out there that charge a lot more money for their products. While I've purchased many of the anti-aging products for my mom before (she loves them), I've never actually used any for myself, questioning whether the higher price tag really gives you a better product for your skin. As you can see on the package, Caudalie derives its skincare products from grapes, taking advantage of the the anti-oxidant properties of grape seed polyphenols, anti-aging properties of Resveratrol, and Viniferine for brightening and spot correction. The team behind Caudalie consistently strives towards producing natural products for the skincare range, and all products are paraben-free.

I received the Vinoperfect Enzymatic Peel Mask as a sample, and put it to the test. After use, the mask promises a clear complexion, tightened pores, and an immediate burst of radiance. I was actually quite surprised by this mask, as the mention of peeling made me imagine it would sting a bit. Surprisingly enough, the thick consistency of the product makes it similar to a cream, and absorbs/disappears right into skin upon application. The product is so gentle, and there is little to no feeling of it being applied.

After ten minutes, the product has dried into the skin and is ready to be rinsed off. My skin was very soft, brighter, and a little bit tighter - but not stripped of moisture. I was actually pretty surprised with the results since I didn't feel it working during the ten minute time period like a peel typically should. The product is non-irritating, and with prolonged use, the brightening effects would likely be apparent.

For the 3ml sample, I was able to get 3 good uses out of it, meaning that the $40 full sized product for 40ml will give you about 40 uses, equalling out to $1 per use. Of course it's not a full strength peel that you would get if you go to the spa, but this one soothes the skin, and is a great way to take 10 minutes to just relax and let the product do its work.

Available for purchase via Sephora and Caudalie.

I want to share with you guys one of my favourite face masks of all time! Skin Food is a Korean company that specializes in making tons of skincare products revolved around food items. The black sesame masks is one of my favourites because it does so many things for me: exfoliates dead skin, brightens the complexion, and gets the circulation flowing in my face.


Any of you guys actually like eating black sesame? My mother LOVES having the black sesame dessert soup - it's essentially ground up black sesame suspended in a sweet soup. Black sesame has many health benefits, such as being a great source of calcium & vit. B1, but Asians love eating black sesame because it's a natural way to get your grey hairs back to black. Crazy, huh?


I myself have never been a fan of black sesame, but I'll take a couple sips of the dessert soup from time to time if I must. This black sesame mask essentially reminds me of the dessert soup, except in a highly concentrated form. The packaging is made of a thick, durable plastic, and the mask is kept clean with a secondary removable lid. The packaging keeps the product clean, and prevents it from drying out so you're able to use it for a long time to come.


As stated, the mask is a thick, gooey paste composed mostly of black sesame seeds and sugar crystals. What makes it unique, is that it heats up when you apply it! The thickness of the mask requires some effort to apply, but it forces you to work at spreading it out evenly, so as to get the circulation going in your face. While this happens, you start to feel a heating sensation where you apply, but don't worry, you won't burn yourself or anything ;)


After giving yourself a mini spa experience, allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes before washing it off, and utilizing the sugar and sesame pieces to exfoliate your skin! This mask is such a nice all in one product! But here comes the bad: I can imagine some people being turned off by the smell. Unlike the dessert soup, this does not smell as sweet. It comes to me as a mix of sesame, peanut butter, and dirt.. not always the most appetizing, but the smell quickly dissipates after application.

Although thick and aesthetically unappealing, this mask gives me glowing bright skin after use! Not to mention my skin is baby soft because it acts as an exfoliant as well. This mask gets a thumbs up from me, and I use it about once a week :) The product can be purchased through SaSa, YesStyle, and eBay (but beware of fakes!).